Is Williamson Ether Synthesis an oxidation or reduction reaction?

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Is Williamson Ether Synthesis an oxidation or reduction reaction?

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Answer 1 · 2017-06-15T16:47:40

#"Neither.........."#

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In simple terms, the #"Williamson ether synthesis"# is a simple substitution reaction, with no formal electron transfer, i.e.

#R-O^(-)Na^(+) + X-R' rarr R-O-R' + NaX(s)darr#

The precipitation of an alkali halide provides a thermodynamic driving force to the reaction. There is no formal electron transfer, and the oxidation states are constant.

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